Matches 27 & 28
Saint Peter's (1-25, 0-14 MAAC) vs. Iona (7-16, 5-9 MAAC) & Manhattan (2-16, 2-12 MAAC)
Date: Saturday/Sunday, Nov. 6/7 (1 p.m.)
Location: Run Baby Run Arena (Jersey City, N.J.)
First Serve
The Saint Peter's University women's volleyball team heads home to commence its final four-match stretch of the regular season when it entertains nearby rivals Iona and Manhattan College this weekend at Run Baby Run Arena. Opening serve both afternoons is set for 1 p.m.
Five Things to Know
- Saint Peter's was on the road for all three matches it played last week, and while it came up winless, there were several fiercely contested sets along the way; in fact, three of the four sets against Manhattan on Oct. 27 were decided two by points or less, as was the first set in its loss against Siena last Saturday.
- Freshman Lily Barnhill had herself a career outing last Wednesday against Manhattan, setting new single-match highs in kills (11), points (11.5) and total blocks (1). She is now averaging 1.91 kills per set through 45 sets this season.
- Last Saturday against Siena, fellow freshman Charlee Cordts had a fantastic outing, leading the way with a match-best and career-high 18 digs while posting a pair of aces.
- On the season, senior Alanis Alvarado continues to pace the Peacocks offensively with team-high set averages in kills (2.77) and points (3.11), while her hitting percentage ranks fourth on the team (.119). She ranks in the top-10 in the MAAC in in points per set (3.14).
- Graduate student Wildalys Soto's 6.89 assists/set average is by far most on the team and ranks seventh in the MAAC, while defensively sophomore Alwen Pila leads the group averaging 3.83 digs/set (10th/MAAC) and ranks third on the team among those with 100+ receptions with a .934 reception percentage. Her 0.29 aces/match average leads the Peacocks, as well.
The Series (Iona)
- All-time: Iona leads (33-19)
- Streak: Iona (10W)
- Last Saint Peter's Win: 10/10/15 @ Iona (3-2)
- Last Meeting: 10/13/21 @ Iona (3-1 IONA)
The Series (Manhattan)
- All-time: Manhattan leads (37-15)
- Streak: Manhattan (2W)
- Last Saint Peter's Win: 9/21/19 @ MAN (3-1)
- Last Meeting: 10/27/21 @ Manhattan (3-1 MAN)
Up Next
Saint Peter's rounds out the regular season with two matches next weekend (Nov. 13-14) against Niagara and Canisius, with first serve both days set for 1 p.m.
